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Ottawa Short Mat Bowls Club
CORRECTION
The Arena Hall was double booked on Thursdays. the corrected dates are Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm starting December 5. Corrections are noted below.
The Arena Hall was double booked on Thursdays. the corrected dates are Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm starting December 5. Corrections are noted below.
We will be ready to roll December 5, 2018
The Ottawa Short Mat bowls Club (OSMBC) is now set to begin play in its initial year. We have learned a lot in getting the club established and now we will learn a lot more as we work out how to successfully operate the club.
In the years to come we hope to qualify for a few grants so we can increase the number of mats and the number of games that can be played. For now the club will start with 2 mats borrowed from the Nepean Lawn Bowling Club and a few sets of bowls loaned to us by the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club. Thanks to both clubs for their support.
FREE OPEN HOUSE and BOWLING Sessions
Since few of our district members have played short mat bowls we have arranged three FREE sessions in December for everyone to roll a few bowls. These are:
Wednesday December 5 from 1 to 3,
Monday December 10 from 1 to 3, and
Wednesday December 12 from 1 to 3.
REGULAR BOWLING will start on Wednesday January 2, 2019.
Here's the fine print
With only two mats there will be limited availability to play during any one session; with the maximum being 12 for Triples and 16 (for fours). If more players than this are interested in playing we will work out some equitable means of allocating times.
If you have any questions please email me at w.harding@rogers.com
In the years to come we hope to qualify for a few grants so we can increase the number of mats and the number of games that can be played. For now the club will start with 2 mats borrowed from the Nepean Lawn Bowling Club and a few sets of bowls loaned to us by the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club. Thanks to both clubs for their support.
FREE OPEN HOUSE and BOWLING Sessions
Since few of our district members have played short mat bowls we have arranged three FREE sessions in December for everyone to roll a few bowls. These are:
Wednesday December 5 from 1 to 3,
Monday December 10 from 1 to 3, and
Wednesday December 12 from 1 to 3.
REGULAR BOWLING will start on Wednesday January 2, 2019.
Here's the fine print
- The bowling will be held at the Johnny Leroux arena (the old Stittsville arena) located off Stittsville Main Street at 10 Warner-Colpitts Lane. (one block south of the Beverly street lights.)
- Bowling sessions will be on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3 , (subject to any blackout dates set by the City of Ottawa.
- Bowlers should bring their own lawn bowling bowls to the hall to play. The club will only have around 4 sets of bowls to be used at the club. There will not be any room to store your bowls at the hall.
- Sessions will generally include draw games of 10 to 14 ends depending on how long it takes to complete a game and stow the equipment.
- The initial cost per session will be $6.00. This will cover the rent for the hall, general expenses and provide for the acquisition of new mats.
- To participate EVERY member of the club MUST have a valid OLBA mebership and will be required to show the card on the first date of play (including the Open House dates). (The club is a member of the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association and must comply with this requirement.) Note: If you Bowled at a lawn bowling club this past summer, you should already have a valid card until it expires at the end of April. If you do not have an OLBA membership, they can be acquired through the club at an additional cost to the member.
- The rules for short mat bowls can be found on the Canadian Short Mat Bowling Association (CSMBA) website: http://canadianshortmat.org/
With only two mats there will be limited availability to play during any one session; with the maximum being 12 for Triples and 16 (for fours). If more players than this are interested in playing we will work out some equitable means of allocating times.
If you have any questions please email me at w.harding@rogers.com
Tony Bernard
WE regret to report that our lawn bowling community has lost another bowler in the recent passing of Tony Bernard.
Long time bowlers and those who participated in the Governor Generals events would know that Tony was very involved with our sport. His time, dedication and involvement spent on the running of the Governor Generals was always greatly appreciated and he will be missed.
Attached is a link to the Ottawa Citizen that contains information about Tony's passing and his Celebration of Life on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018.
http://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/michael-bernard-1071502054
Long time bowlers and those who participated in the Governor Generals events would know that Tony was very involved with our sport. His time, dedication and involvement spent on the running of the Governor Generals was always greatly appreciated and he will be missed.
Attached is a link to the Ottawa Citizen that contains information about Tony's passing and his Celebration of Life on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018.
http://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/michael-bernard-1071502054
David Goff
We regret to advise you about the passing of David Goff, an avid bowler know throughout the District and beyond.
David, his kindness and his never ending smile will be missed by those who knew him.
Below is a link to the Ottawa Citizen which contains information about David's passing and his Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 8th, 2018.
http://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/david-goff-1071354969
David, his kindness and his never ending smile will be missed by those who knew him.
Below is a link to the Ottawa Citizen which contains information about David's passing and his Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 8th, 2018.
http://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/david-goff-1071354969
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Ontario Governor Generals Shirts presentation
L-R: Jane Maloney, President District 16; Aisling Keenan, District Manager, Senior Discovery Tours; Ontario Trustees Joannie Marks, Tony Bernard, Gerry Laporte; Wayne Harding 1st Vice-President District 16
Aisling Keenan, the Ottawa District Manager for Senior Discovery Tours presents new team Ontario shirts for the annual Governor General’s tournament between Eastern Ontario and Quebec to District 16.
Senior Discovery Tours is now the major sponsor for the Governor General’s Tournament and in April 2017 will be providing $500 per year towards the event.
The Governor General Tournament Committee and Trustees are very grateful to Senior Discovery Tours for their support.
Senior Discovery Tours is now the major sponsor for the Governor General’s Tournament and in April 2017 will be providing $500 per year towards the event.
The Governor General Tournament Committee and Trustees are very grateful to Senior Discovery Tours for their support.
